Australian Federation of Islamic Councils(AFIC)
Australia's national peak Muslim body, operating a halal certification program
Who is AFIC?
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC), also known as Muslims Australia, is the national peak body representing Sunni Muslim communities across Australia. AFIC was formally established in 1976 with a three-tier structure of local Islamic societies, state councils, and a federal council, growing from a community organisation first formed in 1964. AFIC operates a halal certification program — the AFIC Halal Authority — that certifies poultry processors, abattoirs and packaged-goods manufacturers across Australia. AFIC operates branches in Sydney (head office), Melbourne and Canberra.
What services does AFIC offer?
What products has AFIC certified?
Frequently asked questions about AFIC
Is AFIC a recognised halal certifier?
AFIC is listed as a recognised halal certification body on HalalHQ.
Where is AFIC based?
Australian Federation of Islamic Councils is based in Zetland, NSW.
How long has AFIC been certifying halal products?
Australian Federation of Islamic Councils has been operating since 1976, around 50 years of halal certification.
What does AFIC certify?
AFIC offers 4 certification services: Halal Certification, Poultry Plant Certification, Abattoir Certification, Packaged Goods Certification.
How many AFIC-certified products are listed on HalalHQ?
HalalHQ currently lists 114 products certified by AFIC. You can browse them from this profile.
How can I check if a product is genuinely certified by AFIC?
Look for the AFIC halal mark and certificate number on the packaging, cross-check it on afic.com.au, or scan the product barcode on HalalHQ to see its recorded certification.